Early Years Assistant

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  30 May 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404.00 - £24,790.00 Annually (FTE)

Early Years Assistant job summary

At Bushmead Primary & Nursery School we are committed to, and passionate about the learning and progress of our pupils. Bushmead has a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and children feel safe. We foster a sense of community and promote independence, acceptance, respect and aspiration. Our children are empowered to be active, confident learners where they are inspired to be creative and excel. We were rated Good by Ofsted at our most recent inspection in May 2023.

Our Values:

Forgiveness, Positivity, Appreciation, Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Resilience, Kindness, Co-operation, Pride, Independence and Happiness.

About this Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant to join our team. This is a one year fixed term vacancy starting 1st September 2025. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. If you are passionate about working with young children and support our ethos this will be an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate.

This post is on the NJC L2 (Points 4 - 5) grade. 32.5 hours per week, term time only. Attendance at our annual safeguarding training on our October Inset day is essential.

Criteria

• You must have a recognised early years qualification and experience of working with children (minimum NVQ Level 2 in Childcare)
• You will be able to support the learning needs of pupils with numeracy and literacy
• You will have, or be able to gain a first aid qualification.

Please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification for full details.

We can offer:

• A vibrant and happy environment with children who enjoy learning
• A supportive Leadership Team, dedicated and supportive staff.

Please contact Mrs Diane Blackley, HR & Administration Manager if you have any question. Visits to our school are welcomed. Email: admin@bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk

Bushmead Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory employment checks and references.

If you are shortlisted for this role, an online name search will be undertaken.

Please refer to the attached Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy for our recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, an early application is strongly advised.

Commitment to safeguarding

Children have a right to be cared for and protected, protecting them is everyone’s responsibility. At Bushmead we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Bushmead Primary & Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 722 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bushmead Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushmead-primary-school-luton

Bushmead is a very welcoming school with excellent, professional teachers and support staff.  Our team is committed to providing the best possible learning experience and pastoral care.

We have a strong vision and build confidence in our young learners.  An exciting, creative curriculum has been designed to develop a love of learning.  Academic rigour and high standards of behaviour are also at the heart of the school.

Our values underpin our commitment to ensuring we nurture the children in our care.  Our team, children and parents are very proud of our school.

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